Goals:
Hi, my name is Dhanusha Hema Reddy (She/Her), International student from India, I'm studying LLB Honours. I am standing for Vice President Student Voice.
1. Empowering the Student Voice.
- Promote a greater Students Union Voice presence and will uphold the democratic values of the Students Union at Birmingham City University.
- Improve relations between Union and Students by creating focus groups concentrating on wider issues like climate change.
- Ensure that everyone can speak and not only to be listened but also heard. I will also consider race, sexuality, gender, age, disability, and religion to make sure that everyone has equal opportunities
2. Develop the “YOUR IDEAS” system.
- I will hold regular brain storming sessions to generate more new ideas working with course representatives and school representatives for the betterment of the university.
- Will organise regular campaigns to create awareness of “YOUR IDEAS” system so that we can help you make your student experience at Birmingham City University a better one.
3. Work with Student Representatives and Students to make the system work for all.
- Introduce a facility for students to meet with Course Representatives and School Representatives to discuss issues.
- Ensure that everyone can make their voice heard and express their opinion on the running of the school, regardless of faculty, year, or any other factor.
- Review our core messages to ensure it is clear what we do for you as YOUR Students Union and all students are aware of our services.
My Experience:
From the time I joined university It has been an amazing journey at Birmingham City University Students Union.
The love to interact with students around me allowed me to attend all the events. Not only had I volunteered out of university I also had the opportunity to volunteer on campus and organise events. These events gave me a wide spectrum to a great range of diverse cultures.
I was a Course Representative in my first year and a School Representative twice for the Law School. I was recognised by the Student’s Union and was awarded at the Rep Ball BCUSU as "BCUSU Executive Award Runner Up 2018-2019". I was certified for outstanding contribution by International Student Buddy Scheme in The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences 2018 for volunteering at International Cultural Fair representing Indian culture at Curzon Atrium stalls.
Why People should vote for me?
I am a grounded, positive, honest candidate with huge amount of leadership experience, energy and listen to all of you to ensure your holistic wellbeing and student experience is the best it can be!
As an international student from India, I personally dealt with number of different hurdles, from extending circumstances to lack of resources. I was lucky enough to have exceptional advice and guidance throughout. However, I know this is not the case for all students, who are frequently let down. I will work to ensure all students have constant support and direction.
In order to deliver my aims I will use my previous experience, and I know exactly what it takes to do this role and have existing knowledge of what obstacles the position may face and more importantly how to avoid them. In addition to this I have made a number of useful contacts and allies.